To arts aficionados he was perhaps the best actor in the world. But to us he was also Pete, ordinary bloke, supporter of Stretton Climate Care, worried like the rest of us about climate change, doing his bit to reduce his carbon footprint and raise awareness generally. Others will pay tribute to his achievements in the world of film and theatre; we were just proud that the star of ‘The Age of Stupid’ was also one of our supporters, that he was just as chuffed as anyone else when he won a raffle prize, and that we could refer to him as “our very own Pete Postlethwaite”, and know he wouldn’t mind.
Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Jacqui and his children, Will and Lily.
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Stretton Admin says
"This unassuming, brilliant actor seems to have staked his final claim on our hearts at the moment of leaving: he was the national treasure we didn't know we had, until we didn't have him any more."
So said Peter Bradshaw in the Guardian. But actually, we did know. That's why we called him our own. Ride the wind, Pete..
David Gibbon says
A very special actor and person that it was a pleasure to have met. Re-viewing his films and taking in his large and small contributions is very moving and rewarding. His speech in the Albert Hall the end of "Brassed Off" is a gem and his style in "The Age of Stupid"is a lesson in restrained rage at those who have forgotten how to listen. We will really miss him but not forget a very classy actor and gentle man.
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